Robert W. Bove

Robert W. Bove born on October 19, 1934, in Lorain, Ohio passed away at his home on Friday, December 24, 2021, at the age of 87.

He was a 1952 B class graduate of Lorain High School and attended LCCC. Robert served his country with the United States Army 4th Armored Division at Ford Hood, Texas, 508th. Tank Battalion.

Robert worked at National Gypsum, The Pfaudler Co., and retired from P.C. Campana, this past July 2021. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf, reading, and gardening. He was a member of the Church of St. Peter where he sang in their choir, a 3r dDegree Knight with the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Italian American Veterans Club.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dolores “Dee” (nee Mehallic); children: Bob (Laurie) Bove, of Avon Lake, Michael Bove, of Santa Monica, CA, and Lori (Bob) Campana , of Bay Village; grandchildren: Anthony (Jen) Campana, Lauren (Sam) Khouri, Nicole (Gregg) Pier, Krystina (Bryant) Bitar, Alyssa (John) Holtz, and Luca Bove; great- grandchildren: Sophia and Ella Campana, Livia and Demi Khouri, Audriana, James, and Isabella Bitar; and his sisters: Dena Kish, Judy Bove, and Sandy Soditch.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, John and Chris (nee Rosso) Bove; and his sister, Fran DiLuciano.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Church of St. Peter (Commons Area), 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain. Mass of Christian Burial will be in the Church at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Father Craig Hovanec, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. Military Honors will be conducted by the Amherst Veterans Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions be made in memory of Robert to the Church of St. Peter, or Soul to Sole, PO Box 541, Avon, OH 44011.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center. Online condolences may be left for the family at www. dovinreberjones.com